Why Black Women Are Often Seen as Unworthy Leaders in Academia
<p>Claudine Gay, the first Black president of Harvard University in 386 years, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/us/claudine-gay-resignation-letter-harvard.html" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">resigned</a> Tuesday after enduring weeks of attacks on her character and academic rigor. While Gay was initially praised for breaking a glass ceiling, it's also true that the shards came down hard and fast. Simply by virtue of Gay being a Black woman, some people were never willing to give her a chance and earnest. That much has been made clear by their line of attack. Some suggested the only way a Black woman could obtain a leadership position at a prestigious university was by becoming a "diversity hire" or by cheating. Others claimed Gay was antisemitic and, therefore, a poor fit for the position. Sadly, despite each of these claims being debunked by Gay and Harvard University, the attacks seemed neverending, a reminder of how hostile academia can be for Black women.</p>
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